The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-09-24
AN INoUIslrIvE AMERICAN,
Youths Comrsan,on.

An American. sight seeing ia Europe. gives his mind to his work, which Is to do" the places of inter- est, In order to gra,ify his curiosity, he sometimes disregarls the proprie- ties, and accostS the first uwn he meets, if he thinks him capable of serving as a guide book. One ofthese American tourists. while in London, heard of tue famous place where Baron RothSchild is building, He went to sec it. and was fortunate enough to meet the master builder, who showed him over the building. After he had finished the inspection, he addressed 3 portly old gentleman, whom he saw watching the workmen, with, Good morning. sir" The man bowed po- litelv, without speaking.
 "lm stranger" the American con tinucd, thinking he might be speak ing to the contractor; live been looking over this building, and l should like to ask you for some intor- nation"
 Il shall be happy to oblige you," said the old gentleman, and he told the American many interesting facts about the building.
 "l suppose you have seon Roths- child, sir?' said the American
 (Which one?"
 "The old cock"
 "l sec tho old cock every day" an swctNd the old man, eyeing the Amer ican
 al should like to have a look at him ! People say he k gay old chap and lives high. wish l had him in my power. I'd not let him up till he had shelled out pile of his money"
 The American rattled on. and the old gentleman laughed heartily When there was pause he remarked :: "Baron RothSchild had to work for his money, and deserves to enjoy it :"
 Maybe so," said the American. but reckon he did Il heap of squec<- ing to get it."
 The old mans face flushed. a> he esty of the house called in question. :"
 "Didn'l youI Well. to tell the truth. neither have l. llut would not be surprised if l am right. ate all.
 Hue old mans face grew black and he bit his lip. but said nothing.
 "Fcoplc tell me- continued the American, "that the Kothsehills haye made two fortunes Now. I'd like to learn the way the thing was done. "
 Il can tell you.' replied the old man, smiling. People ~ity the house of Hothschild made one fortune by being careful to mind their own bu-i- ncs~, and the other by letting that of others alone. Good morning. sir
 And the old gentleman Jeff the American staring at him, and went to the other cnd of inc building
 "t an you tell me the name oi that old gentleman" asked the American of t handsome young man who was looking at tine building
 That is Baron Rothschild" ,"
 Then I've got myself into q scrapc'' exclaimed the mortified American, and told the young man what had occurred.
 That was awkward" the young man remarked, after hearty laugh
 He's crusty old chap, hes ns cross as bear" continued the yexcd Amer lean.
 ''Oh, that is only his way: hc i. n kind hearted nInn, but little ccccn. tric." said the young man.
 "Do yoii know i;arvn Roiischiidy'' inquired the Amcricau.
 II have met him several times, anl
 have an appointment to wait on him today"
 Then wish you'd say to him that did not know to whom l was talk ing this morning, or would not have said so much and that he need not have been SO hutiish about if ."
 ''l will do SO; hc viii be the first 10 laugh at the adventure, W iniI ic hears your explanation. Good morning"
 Just then workman passed, and the American aske'l him inc name of the young gent tlcnnn.
 ''Thnt was one of he younger RotlIs- childs," said the workman. The Amer ican was afraid 10 -peak 10 stranger for week. for fear he might bc Rothschild